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Hints from the Health Department. Leaflet from the archive of the Society of Medical Officers of Health. Credit: Wellcome Collection, London
East Ham 1947
[Report of the Medical Officer of Health for East Ham]
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TABLE 31.
2. CASES IN WHICH DEFECTS WERE FOUND.
| Particulars | Number of cases in which defects were found | Number of cases in which prosecutions were instituted | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Found | Remedied | Referred | |||
| To H.M. Inspector | Hy H.M. Inspector | ||||
| Want of cleanliness (S.l) | 4 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Overcrowding (S.2) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Unreasonable temperature (S.3) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Inadequate ventilation (S.4) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Ineffective drainage of floors (S.6) | — | — | — | — | — |
| Sanitary Conveniences (S.7)— (a) insufficient | 4 | 2 | — | — | — |
| (6) Unsuitable or defective | 10 | 5 | — | 4 | — |
| (c) Not separate for sexes | 4 | 2 | — | 2 | — |
| Other offences against the Act (not including offences relating to Outwork) | 3 | 1 | — | 1 | — |
| Total | 25 | 13 | — | 7 | — |
(h) Mosquito Control.—Treatment with larvicide of suspected
and infested mosquito ditches and marshlands in the
southern part of the borough was again carried out, with
apparently successful results.
(i) Places of Public Entertainment.—These have been frequently
visited for inspection of sanitary accommodation,
overcrowding, ventilation and compliance with the
standing orders of the Council. Much of this inspection
is carried out after normal office hours.
(j) Rent and Mortgage Interest Restrictions Acts 1920-1938.—
During the year 31 applications were received for certifi-